Atiku's Adviser Calls for Economic Policy Review Amid Poverty

Paul Ibe, serving as Media Adviser to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), issued a statement on Thursday in response to Daniel Bwala's remarks on Channels Television regarding President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Bwala admitted that these reforms have resulted in more Nigerians falling into poverty.

Ibe underscored the necessity of prioritizing citizen welfare in economic policy implementation, stating that policies should enhance human welfare rather than detract from it. He argued that if current policies have exacerbated poverty and increased living costs, they warrant a review.

Ibe reiterated Atiku's proposal for a reassessment of petrol subsidy and electricity pricing, advocating for a transparent, production-based subsidy framework to alleviate energy costs for households and businesses. He emphasized that effective governance should be measured by the positive impact of policies on citizens' lives.